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Detroit Lions draft CB Keith Abney II in fifth round, No. 157

sportsApr 25, 202615145

The Detroit Lions selected Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II with the No. 157 overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Abney projects as an inside-out, man-coverage specialist WHO excels in short-area mirroring and will compete for the Lions' nickel corner role. He began roller skating at age five and won four national speed skating titles, a background he credits with elite footwork and change-of-direction. The pick gives Detroit added man-coverage depth it can deploy in press-man and sub-package situations as it rounds out the secondary.

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